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Menstrual leave: Karnatakas is very progressive policy, govt tells HC

Karnataka government has defended its new menstrual leave policy in the high court. The policy grants women one day of paid leave per month. The government stated it was introduced after thorough study to ensure humane working conditions. Several companies have challenged the policy. The court will hear the matter further in January. The government intends to implement the policy.

The Economic Times 10 Dec 2025 10:06 pm

Skyrocketing egg prices burn teachers pockets to fuel midday meals in Karnataka

Skyrocketing prices of eggs are not just burning a hole in the pockets of regular consumers, but also teachers, who are paying from their own pockets to ensure its presence in midday meals

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 8:41 pm

Police arrest leaders to prevent job aspirants protest; action condemned

The incident has led to widespread criticism, with various organisations, including AIDSO, AIDYO, AIMSS, Raita Sena Karnataka, AIKKMS, AIUTUC, and others strongly condemning the incident and terming it a murder of the democratic right to protest

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 8:34 pm

Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing it in Cabinet meet: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with the Karnataka State Cricket Association president. A decision on allowing IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium will be made in the upcoming cabinet meeting. The government is committed to cricket and cricket fans. International cricket and IPL matches will return to Bengaluru.

The Economic Times 10 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Explained | What is Karnatakas new hate speech Bill?

The punishment for hate crime includes imprisonment from one to seven years, and a fine of 50,000.

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 6:35 pm

Bill providing for penalty and imprisonment for hate speech, hate crime tabled in Karnataka sAssembly amidst resistance by BJP

The bill defines hate crime as communication of hate speech, by making, publishing or circulating or any act of promoting, propagating, inciting or abetting or attempting, such hate speech to cause disharmony

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 6:20 pm

DPR underway for doubling 263 km of Konkan Railway: Minister

Konkan Railway has a total route km of 739 km from Roha in Maharashtra to Thokur in Mangaluru of Karnataka, which passes through difficult terrain of Western Ghats

The Hindu Businessline 10 Dec 2025 6:08 pm

Kamal Haasan: Authenticity Is a Currency That Can Never Be Demonetized

A film rooted in coastal Karnatakas folklore like Kantara can electrify the whole country. A Malayalam mystery like Drishyam, where an ordinary man outwits extraordinary power, a Telugu saga like Baahubali or Pushpa becomes everyday vocabulary for Mumbai to Malaysia, says Kamal Haasan

Deccan Chronicle 10 Dec 2025 6:05 pm

Karnataka's Hate Speech Bill Tabled: What It Includes And Are Private Conversations Under Scanner?

According to the draft Bill, 'Hate Speech' is broadly defined as any expression made, published, or circulated.

News18 10 Dec 2025 5:55 pm

Karnataka Govt Tables Hate Speech Bill with Up to 10-Year Jail Term

Any biases on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community, sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability, or tribe have also been categorised as hate speech

Deccan Chronicle 10 Dec 2025 5:30 pm

CM Urges PM To Approve MSP Procurement of Toor Dal Through NAFED and NCCF

Toor Dal has been sown across approximately 16.80 lakh hectares in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle 10 Dec 2025 5:27 pm

Non-bailable & 10-year jail: Karnataka govt cracks down on hate speech with new law

Karnataka government has tabled the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aiming to curb dissemination of content causing disharmony. The legislation proposes stringent punishments, including imprisonment up to 7 years and fines, for hate speech and crimes. It also empowers authorities to remove such material from online platforms.

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 4:15 pm

India Art Festival returns to Bengaluru with 3,000 artworks and new voices

Rajendra Patils art platform returns with contemporary works, traditional forms, and a Karnataka-inspired landscape showcase

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 3:36 pm

Bill to prevent hate speech and hate crime tabled in Karnataka assembly

Belagavi: The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill in the state Assembly. The bill has a provision for a fine of up to Rs one lakh and a jail term up to 10 years. The bill was cleared by the state cabinet on December 4. According to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 10 Dec 2025 2:40 pm

Karnataka: Hate speech and hate crime bill tabled in assembly; fines up to Rs 1 lakh, jail up to 10 years

Karnataka government has tabled a new bill in the Assembly to prevent hate speech and hate crimes. The proposed legislation defines hate speech broadly, including expressions causing disharmony or ill-will based on various biases. Penalties range from fines up to Rs 1 lakh and jail terms up to 10 years for offenders.

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 2:21 pm

Over 200 pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru each year; walkers make up 28% of total road deaths

Bengaluru's tech hub status belies its dangerous streets for pedestrians, with nearly 28% of road fatalities involving walkers. Preventable causes like rash driving and poor infrastructure contribute to over 200 pedestrian deaths annually, a grim trend persisting despite enforcement efforts.

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 1:54 pm

Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly - The News Minute

Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly The News Minute

Google News 10 Dec 2025 1:44 pm

Menstrual Leave For Karnataka Girl Students Soon? New Bill With Rs 5,000 Penalty In The Works

The bill states that those who experience serious symptoms can avail this leave, while also making it clear that no doctors certificate will be required to avail it.

News18 10 Dec 2025 1:30 pm

Siddaramaiah on Leadership Row: Will Go by High Commands Decision

Leadership tussle in Karnataka has intensified, as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar continues to meet MLAs, including Ministers HC Mahadevappa and Satish Jarakiholi, to garner support

Deccan Chronicle 10 Dec 2025 1:25 pm

Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025 round 2 schedule released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: Check details here

Karnataka NEET PG counselling 2025 second round schedule is out, with option modification open until December 19. Provisional allotment results will be declared on December 20, followed by the final list on December 22. Candidates must report to their allotted colleges by December 28, after submitting original documents at the KEA office.

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 12:40 pm

Arecanut imported from LDECs in 2024-25 accounted for 1.5% of Indias domestic production, says Union Minister

As per government data, the annual average price of arecanut has remained above 40,000 per quintal during the last four years, and has not shown any significant decline

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 12:34 pm

A Mineral Jackpot: Karnataka Found Gold And Lithium But Still Cannot Take Them

Deep inside these forested belts, survey teams say they have encountered unusually rich mineral deposits. In some pockets, the findings are far above anything earlier recorded.

News18 10 Dec 2025 12:09 pm

Karnataka Clears 5-Crore Upgrade for Udupi Lighthouse Beach, Announces Grants for Kambala Events

State boosts coastal tourism with new infrastructure projects and financial support for 23 Kambala events across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Dec 2025 12:01 pm

Bengaluru RWAs flag legal confusion, faulty handovers, and compliance gaps

Apartment association office-bearers in Bengaluru highlighted confusion over legal frameworks, incomplete builder handovers, and financial transparency issues at a recent seminar. They called for clearer government guidelines and standardized handover protocols to address governance gaps in the city's housing sector.

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 11:36 am

Greater Mysurupush: KSRTCeyesinfrastructureboost withfournew depots

According to an official, at leastsix acresof land is required for building a full-fledged depot, whiletwo acresis essential for developing a city bus terminus

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 10:59 am

Tonga ride experience in Mysuru among tourismprojects approved by Union Minister

Tourism Minister approves Ecological Experience Zoneat a cost of 18.47 crore andTonga Ride Heritage Experience Zoneat a cost of 2.71 crore

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 10:39 am

Dialogue between Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and Bangalore Apartment Federation on Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill 2025

An invitation has been issued to apartment owners to participate in the interaction

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 10:25 am

Karnataka Shelves Plan To Purchase VVIP Chopper And Jet, Explores Wet Lease Options

Deputy chief minister Shivakumar emphasised that preserving the state's finances is paramount and confirmed the government would not proceed with a purchase

News18 10 Dec 2025 9:44 am

India witnessing reversals in civil, political rights

BENGALURU: India is witnessing very serious reversals in civil and political rights, former Amnesty International secretary-general and activist Salil Shetty said. He was speaking at a public dialogue on human rights held here on Tuesday, where speakers, including Law Commission of Karnataka Chairman Justice Ashok B Hinchigeri, pointed out widening socioeconomic inequalities and weakening accountability across state institutions. The event was organised by the Universal School of Law on the topic Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights? According to Justice Hinchigeri, a cause for lack of enforceability of human rights is that wealth concentration remains a defining challenge, as he noted research that the top 1% now own about 40% of Indias wealth. He identified low public spending on health and education as another fundamental factor, stressing that such expenditure is not to be treated as an expenditure but an investment into people. He identified overpopulation, deep-rooted caste and communal divisions, and corruption as additional barriers to achieving human rights. Citing the Justice Vineet Narain ruling, he said the Supreme Court has recognised the right to a corruption-free government as part of human rights. Urging for a distinction between democracy and mere electoralism, Shetty said, Despite macroeconomic growth, the state apparatus suffers from capacity deficits. He criticised the central government for data manufacturing and emphasised that the central tenet of human rights protection is accountability.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 9:09 am

Bengaluru second in rooftop solar installations

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Urban was ranked second compared to other Indian metropolis in the installation of rooftop solar panels and the number of household benefiting from it, according to a report from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). But the state government officials say that Karnataka lags behind the target set by the central government for the installation of solar rooftop panels under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme. The ministry in its response to Bangalore South MP Tejavi Suryas question in Lok Sabha stated that there are 4,984 solar roof top installations in Bengaluru Urban and 386 in Bengaluru Rural, making it a total of 5,370 installations in BESCOM limits. The MNRE also said that 11,854 households in Bengaluru Urban and 386 households in Bengaluru Rural have benefited from the scheme. Bengaluru Urban lagged behind Mumbai covering 18,223 households under the scheme with 428 installations in Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban. As per the report there are a total of 18,99,494 installations benefiting 23,79,580 households, as on November 30, 2025 in India. Of which 13,176 installations are in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, benefiting 41,955 households. The central government has set a target for each state to achieve in terms of number of installations and households availing the scheme. In case of Karnataka, it is 1.02 lakh consumers by March 2027. So far, around 13,000 installations have been done in Karnataka. We are trying to meet the target. Under the scheme, the Centre gives around Rs 78,000 subsidy for installation of 3 kilowatt solar rooftop panel. To boost the scheme, many state governments are giving an additional top-up subsidy like an additional Rs 10,000 per kilo watt during installation. Karnataka offers no additional top-up as money is invested in the Gruha Jyothi scheme, sources in the energy department said. Under the scheme, individual houses can install even a 1MW rooftop panel, but the maximum limit an apartment block can install is 500 kilowatt. In Bengaluru apartments which are usually installing panels utilise the power generated for common area lighting, BESCOM officials said.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 9:01 am

Police body wants DG&IGP to curb harassment of motorists

BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) has written to Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) M A Saleem, urging him to direct his officers and staff to stop harassing, assaulting, or using abusive language against vehicle drivers during routine checks. In the letter sent on Monday, KSPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa said while the state police department is regarded as a disciplined force, repeated incidents of misconduct by certain officers and personnel are tarnishing its reputation. Despite multiple circulars and reminders over the years, complaints continue to surface about excesses during vehicle inspections, he noted. Several such incidents have been widely reported on social media and in mainstream media, creating a public perception that the department is anti-people, he added. The KSPCA has requested the DG & IGP to issue appropriate circulars and clear instructions to all personnel to ensure courteous behaviour towards drivers of all types of vehicles.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 8:55 am

Youth murders friend in Karnataka's Hassan, posts video of crime scene

HASSAN: A youngster, under the influence of ganja, clobbered his friend to death with a stone on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru National Highway on Tuesday afternoon, even as passersby and local residents watched in horror. After a fight over a silly issue, Keerthi (24) of Huvinahalli Kaval village was murdered by his friend Ullas of Dodda Kanagal village in Alur taluk. What made the crime freakier was the fact that Ullas made a video of the scene of crime and uploaded it on social media, which went viral. Ullas, who is said to be addicted to ganja, was riding the bike with Keerthi when the fight broke out. Angry Ullas stopped the motorcycle on the highway and murdered Keerthi by smashing his forehead with a boulder. Ullas escaped on the same motorcycle after the incident. A police team, led by DySp Srinidhi, visited the spot with a sniffer dog and launched a manhunt for the murderer. Hassan residents alleged that the police have failed to control ganja that is coming in from neighbouring districts. Roadside canteens have turned into places where youngsters are buying ganja and also consuming it, they complained.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 8:48 am

65 tmcft water lost to silt in dams

BENGALURU: Close to 65 tmcft of storage capacity in major reservoirs has been lost to siltation. This means that every year, 65 tmcft of water that could have been stored, is wasted across reservoirs in the Cauvery and Krishna basins. This quantity of water is nearly three times Bengalurus annual water requirement of over 22tmcft. Karnataka has 14 major reservoirs, including KR Sagar, Malaprabha, Bhadra, Harangi, Kabini, Almatti, Tungabhadra, Hemavathy and others. In an unstarred question by Congress MLA Dr Ajay Dharam Singh, Deputy CM and Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar replied that they dont have any programme to remove silt. He said there are no specific guidelines to remove silt from reservoirs, and neither is there a coordination programme between the Central and State governments. Tungabhadra has 31.6 tmcft of silt, Narayanapura has 10.55 tmcft, Almatti 7.5 tmcft and Ghataprabha has 4.9 tmcft. Reservoirs that come under Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam, Visvesvaraya Jal Nigam and others are surveyed by Karnataka Engineering Research Centre. The Central Water Commission had recommended a survey of silt in reservoirs once in five years. In many state reservoirs, survey was done from 2008 to 2019. Over time, as silt starts accumulating, the live storage capacity comes down and water overflows, leading to water loss. Silt accumulation is not uniform, and removing it is not economically viable. Former irrigation secretary and water expert Captain Raja Rao told TNIE that silt accumulation is a natural process which cannot be avoided. Silt accumulation in reservoirs of the Cauvery basin is less compared to Krishna basin reservoirs, because Cauvery reservoirs have forests or many trees nearby. This prevents silt entering dams, whereas near Krishna basin reservoirs, there are few trees. Also, mining is a major issue here, he explained. There is a need to grow more trees, which can prevent silt to a large extent, he added. A senior water resource department official said removing silt is a tedious process, as water has to be pumped out before silt can be removed. To dump the silt, they need acres of land, which is not available in and around dams. For this, they have to place pipes for longer distances, water has to be pumped out through these pipes. It is expensive. The Odisha government tried it in Hirakud reservoir, but failed, he said.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 8:42 am

PSBs write-off equals twice the guarantees amount: CM

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday criticised the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have written off Rs 6.15 lakh crore in loans over the past five years. Expressing displeasure in a post on his X account, Siddaramaiah cited data from the Union Finance ministry, saying PSBs have written off Rs 6,15,647 crore, which comes to an average of Rs 1,23,129 crore per year. This amount is more than double the annual cost of Karnatakas welfare-oriented Guarantee Schemes, he said. Karnatakas guarantee schemes cost around Rs 60,000 crore per year. The CM slammed BJP leaders who he said lecture us for supporting the common people while quietly enabling a system that writes off astronomical sums for rich corporates. He demanded that the people and nation deserve answers on how much of these write-offs belong to companies linked to PM Modis close friends. He also questioned how many beneficiaries had generously donated to the BJP through Electoral Bonds. The CM asked how much of the written-off amount from 2014-2020 had actually been recovered. Before targeting welfare programmes that empower the poor, BJP must explain why public money is being used to cushion the failures of its favourite corporate defaulters. This is not fiscal prudence. This is political patronage at the cost of the poor, Siddaramaiah alleged.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 8:38 am

Devanahalli special agri zone, no bar on land sale

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has declared 1,777 acres of land in Devanahalli taluk as a Permanent Special Agricultural Zone (PSAZ) and farmers need not be misled by rumours. They have the freedom to sell their land and there are no restrictions, said S Selvakumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries. A press release said the government has declared 1,777 acres across 13 villages in Channarayapatna hobli, Devanahalli taluk, as a PSAZ. He was reacting to reports in certain quarters claiming that farmers right to sell their land had been curtailed. Farmers here had expressed their desire to continue agriculture, and the government had responded positively. Our intention is to prevent real-estate misuse of agricultural land and stop developers from exploiting farmers. We have not stripped farmers of their right to sell land, he said. Earlier, the land near Devanahalli was earmarked for establishing an Aerospace Park. The government has withdrawn the acquisition plan and reserved the area exclusively for agriculture. As a PSAZ, it offers enhanced benefits to farmers, and may attract investment into agriculture as well. The government has assured that infrastructure for agriculture development will be provided. Farmers can benefit from high-yield seeds, cold storage facilities, organic farming, modern agricultural technologies, elimination of middlemen, improved soil and water management, direct market access, e-trading and digital marketplaces. They will also receive special tax exemptions for farms and agri-startups, and faster approvals for agri-business projects, he said.

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 8:33 am

Love bites to legal blows: Nursing student frames Bengaluru cabbie for gang-rape; CCTV, chats show consensual encounter

A nursing student's gang-rape accusation against a cab driver near Bengaluru's Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal has been debunked. Police found CCTV footage and WhatsApp chats suggesting a consensual encounter. The student reportedly fabricated the story to conceal scratch marks from her boyfriend, admitting to the false claim during questioning. The driver maintains his innocence.

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 3:25 am

Sheraton Grand Bangalore unveils festive Sunday brunches - BW Hotelier

Sheraton Grand Bangalore unveils festive Sunday brunches BW Hotelier

Google News 10 Dec 2025 2:57 am

BJP urges Congress govt to conduct another survey to assess crop loss in flood-hit areas of Karnataka - Deccan Herald

BJP urges Congress govt to conduct another survey to assess crop loss in flood-hit areas of Karnataka Deccan Herald

Google News 10 Dec 2025 2:32 am

Properties in Karnataka's unapproved layouts being considered for 'A' khata - Deccan Herald

Properties in Karnataka's unapproved layouts being considered for 'A' khata Deccan Herald

Google News 10 Dec 2025 2:21 am

After employees, students to get menstrual leave in Karnataka - Deccan Herald

After employees, students to get menstrual leave in Karnataka Deccan Herald

Google News 10 Dec 2025 1:56 am

Grappling with the politics of division

There is renewed focus on the threat to religious harmony in Mandya

The Hindu 10 Dec 2025 1:13 am

Im always nervous before a show, be it my first or last: Lucky Ali

Lucky Ali performs to an adoring crowd in Bengaluru, his hometown; The singer-songwriter paused the concert to help a fan propose to his partner, directing the spotlight onto the couple and serenading them a rendition of O Sanam

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025 12:00 am

Time for Ktaka to rethink, reboot

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 11:52 pm

Eight-year-old girl run over by school bus, dies

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 10:37 pm

Deepa Bhasthi laments neglect of Kalyana Karnataka

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 10:37 pm

Conductor dies as KKRTC bus topples near Devdurg

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 10:36 pm

Special court rejects bail plea of Cong MLA

The Times of India 9 Dec 2025 10:31 pm

Siddaramaiah Unveils World's Second Largest Khadi National Flag In Belagavi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday unveiled the world's second-largest khadi national flag at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi.

NDTV 9 Dec 2025 10:11 pm

Karnataka HC Withdraws Its Stay Order On Menstrual Leave After Govt's Plea

Karnataka HC stayed then recalled its order on menstrual leave after Shashi Kiran Shetty cited a Supreme Court judgment. Justice Jyoti M will hear arguments on government order.

News18 9 Dec 2025 9:07 pm

Government blames rain; industry blames taxes as Karnatakas beer sales drop 20%

The State sold 195.27 lakh boxes of beer up to September 2025 47.46 lakh boxes fewer than the same period last year

The Hindu Businessline 9 Dec 2025 8:33 pm

Karnataka to deploy AI-based Smart Enforcement System in 60 high-risk locations across the State

System will automatically generate digital challans and dispatch them to offenders through their registered email IDs and mobile numbers

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 8:12 pm

TirupatiSainagar Shirdi weekly express flagged off

The train connects two spiritual destinations and is likely to promote religious tourism and will traverse through four States Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 8:01 pm

Pratibha Karanjee held

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 7:39 pm

Siddaramaiah writes to PM, reminding about plight of toor farmers

The Chief Minister pointed out that while the peak arrivals are expected between December-January, the Union government will open procurement centres only in February-March.

The Hindu 9 Dec 2025 7:36 pm